Emergency EvacuationQuestion 43 of 80
The most important consideration in deciding whether to evacuate the bus is:
a.How close you are to the school
b.Whether the radio is working
c.Whether staying on the bus or leaving it is safer for the students
d.How many students are aboard
Explanation
The key question in any emergency is whether the students are safer remaining on the bus or evacuating it. In many situations, staying seated on the bus is the safest choice. Evacuation itself carries risk, so it should be chosen only when remaining aboard is more dangerous.
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